Lithodes aequispina   (Golden King Crab)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2086)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Chthatham Straits, SE Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Deep subtidal in rocky areas
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 18, 2007
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Photo ID #	2086
Comments	After the red king crab probably the most important species of king crab harvested (at least in Alaska). Erroneously called the brown king crab, the golden brown color, relatively thinner legs, and forked (bifid) rostrum help distinguish this from the red king crab.